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Gunman arrested at elementary school - A gunman who had been on the lam for a week held 11 fifth-graders hostage at a school Friday but was tackled outside a classroom without any harm to the children, police said.
College costs rise - The total cost of going to a private four-year college rose to $34,132 on average for the 2008-09 academic year, according to a report released Wednesday.
Why MBA Means 'More Bitterness Ahead' - Business school graduates are heading out into a cold, cold climate as financial companies clam up or close down
Commentary: Don't use SATs to rank college quality - A recent controversy at Baylor University has brought new attention to the widespread misuse of standardized college admission tests to rank the quality of America's colleges and universities.
Hidden College Costs: Rising Fees
- Compared to pricey private colleges, state schools can be a bargain. But extra fees are adding to the financial burden
Fewer US Med Students Choosing Primary Care - Only 2% of graduating medical students say they plan to work in primary care internal medicine, raising worries about a looming shortage of the first-stop doctors who used to be the backbone of the American medical system
U.S. Colleges' Green Grade: C- - Campuses may be getting greener, but college curriculums are falling behind in teaching students the basics of global warming and sustainability
A Homeschooling Win in California - In a stunning reversal of its own ruling, a California court says it's O.K. for uncredentialed parents to homeschool their kids. But regulatory questions remain
